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Hercules after Carracci - Contemporary, Figurative Art, Yellow, Lion, Male
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Hercules after Carracci, 2014
Acrylic on canvas (Signed front left corner)
78 7/10 H × 147 3/5 W in.
200 H × 375 W cm
On the subject of his new works, the artist stated:
“There is...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 82.68 in W 151.58 in D 3.15 in
Hibiscus - XXI century, Linocut, Flower, Contemporary Figurative Art
By Marta Bozyk
Located in Warsaw, PL
Hibiscus - Linocut
Black and White
XXI century, Linocut, Flower, Figurative Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
Cantedeskia - XXI Century, Linocut, Flower, Contemporary Figurative Art
By Marta Bozyk
Located in Warsaw, PL
Cantedeskia - Linocut
Black and White
XXI century, Linocut, Flower, Figurative Art
5/50
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
Staring - Contemporary, Figurative Art, Blue, Green, Yellow, Playground, Kids
Located in Berlin, DE
Staring, 2012
Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse)
19.68 H x 23.62 W in
50 H x 60 W cm
The painting represents two children in the playground. One child is painted eating a banana and...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 22.84 in W 26.78 in D 3.15 in
Sweet Ambivalence -contemporary figurative art work, angel-soldiers in clouds
Located in Hamburg, DE
national and international exhibitions and art fairs, e.g. in Belgium, Denmark, England Italy, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Iris Aphilla - XXI Century, Linocut, Flower, Contemporary Figurative Art,
By Marta Bozyk
Located in Warsaw, PL
Iris Aphilla - Linocut
Black and White
XXI century, Linocut, Flower, Figurative Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
Last Garden - Contemporary, Figurative Art, Red, Orange, Nude, Male
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
reference to fundamental myths of humanity and their analysis from the perspective of contemporary society
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Cardboard
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Demonstration #1 Hélène Duclos, 21st Century, Contemporary figurative art blue
By Hélène Duclos
Located in Paris, FR
myself in copperplate engraving.
My work is firmly rooted in the contemporary art scene, and features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Gouache, Paper
H 25.99 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in
Rituals #1 Hélène Duclos, 21st Century Contemporary figurative art, orange green
By Hélène Duclos
Located in Paris, FR
myself in copperplate engraving.
My work is firmly rooted in the contemporary art scene, and features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil, Graphite
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in
JEWEL - Contemporary Figurative Art / Mixed Media Resin / Swimmer / Waterscape
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original Mixed Media Piece by Eric Zener
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Resin
SUMMER TUMBLE - Contemporary Figurative Art / Mixed Media Resin / Swimmers
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Mixed media artwork by Eric Zener.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media
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H 27 in W 41 in
Doorway, Abstract Art, Contemporary Figurative Art, Blue Art, Turquoise Art
By Dan McDermott
Located in Deddington, GB
Dan McDermott's painting 'Doorway' is an original oil painting on linen. This artwork is sold unframed - but ready to hang. - measuring at Size : H 90 cm x W 120 cm x D 3 cm.
Dan Mc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Organic Material, Oil
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 1.38 in
The Secret Woman, Anne Storno, Contemporary figurative art, Handmade print
By Anne Storno
Located in Deddington, GB
Storno art for sale online in limited edition screen prints prints with free delivery internationally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Hercules after Carracci III - Contemporary, Figurative Art, Dog, Lion, Male, Red
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Hercules after Carracci III , 2014
Tempera on paper (Signed)
27 3/5 H × 39 2/5 W in.
70 H × 100 W cm
On the subject of his new works the artist stated:
“There is not enough orange, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Paper
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
In The Wood Contemporary figurative art Photography & oil on paper by Doron
Located in Carmel, CA
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Represented by American Art Gallery Carmel California
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Digital, Oil
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
'Man With White Dog' Original Contemporary Figurative Art O/c by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
in US and China. He has published thousands of Opera Figurative paintings and has featured in more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in
Desolate Amber by Jo Cardin - Contemporary Figurative photography on Diasec
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
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Cardin uses a mix between photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in
Taking Flight by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Painted Blind by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 35 in W 35 in D 0.1 in
Her Soul, I Saw -by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Contemporary Art, Figurative Expressionist Composition Mixed-Media on Paper 2018
Located in Coimbra, PT
Contemporary art
Expressionist composition
Mixed-media on paper
Signed and dated 2018
D. Silva
Category
2010s Portuguese Expressionist Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Intimate Perspective by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
between photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 52 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Comfort in Chaos by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores the space between dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Pigment, Photographic Paper
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Comfort in Chaos by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores the space between dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Comfort in Chaos by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
By Josephine Cardin
Located in DE
develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music and dance, she explores the space between dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Free Spirit - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Figurative Flowers Contemporary
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Free Spirit
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Infinite Peace - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Infinite Peace
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Pear Never Break - $ - Contemporary Art, Figurative
Located in Coquitlam, BC
Artist: Chaoji Zhang
Born in 1985 Shandong China, and currently living in Beijing
When drawn an object or a group of objects, the parts out of the object will naturally become...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in
Immerse XXVIII, Figurative Art, Contemporary Modern Art, Summertime Art
By Henry Walsh
Located in Deddington, GB
artist's works are available to buy online with Wychwood art and in our art gallery. Henry Walsh was born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
"Angel of Mercy" - 'Fallen Angel' Series - Figurative Angel Oil on Canvas
Located in Carmel, CA
eloquently combines contemporary figurative art with spiritual themes. The angel, poised with an aura of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Untitled Contemporary Figurative Pop Art Style Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary figurative painting in a pop art style. The work features three women with masks
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Contemporary Photo by Ian Art - Surfer_III, Two Men
By Ian Art
Located in Paris, IDF
Fine Art Printing
Ships in a well protected, solid tube
Original Warranty for all the artworks
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Paper, Digital
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 0.04 in
Italian Contemporary Photo by Ian Art - Surfer_I, The Surfer
By Ian Art
Located in Paris, IDF
Fine Art Printing
Ships in a well protected, solid tube
Original Warranty for all the artworks
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Paper, Digital
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 0.04 in
Pear Never Break - LOVE - Contemporary Art, Figurative
Located in Coquitlam, BC
Artist: Chaoji Zhang
Born in 1985 Shandong China, and currently living in Beijing
When drawn an object or a group of objects, the parts out of the object will naturally become...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in
Ruth Faktor Faktorowicz Modernist Israeli Figurative Ceramic Tile Wall Art Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical modernist figurative ceramic tile wall art installation by Israeli artist Ruth Faktor
Category
20th Century Israeli Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
H 18.5 in W 49 in D 1.5 in
KEEP MOVING - Contemporary Realism / Pop Art / Male Figurative Art
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Eric Zener
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Acrylic
Pear Never Break - Pudding - Contemporary Art, Figurative
Located in Coquitlam, BC
Artist: Chaoji Zhang
Born in 1985 Shandong China, and currently living in Beijing
When drawn an object or a group of objects, the parts out of the object will naturally become...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 3.94 in
Richard Cook, Reclining Nude – Corrina, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Reclining Nude – Corrina [2003]
Original
Figurative
Oil paint on board
Complete Size of Unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pasta Paradise - Contemporary Realistic Woman Painting - Figurative Art
Located in Carmel, CA
, attracting collectors from the United States, Europe, and Africa.
Keywords: Contemporary Art, African
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Large British Abstract Contemporary Painting Dancing Group of Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 36 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boombox - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Figurative Painting, Street Art
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
The source of the young artist Michal Cygan´s art is to be found in the Silesian landscape, both in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Michelangelo pop art sculpture white resin contemporary figurative
By Francesco de Molfetta
Located in New York, NY
for himself in the contemporary art world at large.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Michelangelo pop art sculpture white resin contemporary figurative
By Francesco de Molfetta
Located in New York, NY
for himself in the contemporary art world at large.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Anatomy Moreno Pincas 21st Century art Contemporary art painting figurative art
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue
By Marc Foster Grant
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue
Bold and bright pop art painting of
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Foam Board
H 40.25 in W 28.5 in D 1.25 in
Underwood - Contemporary Figurative Painting, Dada Art, Modern Portrait, Pop Art
By Bogumił Książek
Located in Salzburg, AT
selected for the important art shortlist in a Book: „100 Painters of Tomorrow” – organised by Thames
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
GREGORY AT GALLERY HENOCH - Contemporary Art / Portrait / Figurative
By Mel Leipzig
Located in New York, NY
Original painting by Mel Leipzig
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Summer Gold and Corn - Contemporary Art, Figurative, Yellow
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Summer Gold and Corn, 2021
acrylic on cardboard
119 H x 79 W cm
46 27/32 H x 31 7/64 W cm
The series of painted cardboards by Alexandru Rădvan is about our moments of 'respiro' abo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
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H 46.86 in W 31.11 in D 0.4 in
MATEUSZ - Contemporary Figurative Portrait Painting, Polish Young Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kasia Mazur is a very young artist, she is still studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, where she also lives. She has already had exhibitions and I noticed her tale...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
GREMLIN - Contemporary Figurative Portrait Painting, Polish Young Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kasia Mazur is a very young artist, she is still studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, where she also lives. She has already had exhibitions and I noticed her tale...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Familok - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Figurative Painting, People
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
The source of the young artist Michal Cygan´s art is to be found in the Silesian landscape, both in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Mom - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Polish Young Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kasia Mazur is a very young artist, she is still studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, where she also lives. She has already had exhibitions and I noticed her tale...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 0.79 in
Pear Never Break - Black moon - Contemporary Art, Figurative
Located in Coquitlam, BC
Artist: Chaoji Zhang
Born in 1985 Shandong China, and currently living in Beijing
When drawn an object or a group of objects, the parts out of the object will naturally become...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Pear Never Break - Good Night - Contemporary Art, Figurative
Located in Coquitlam, BC
Artist: Chaoji Zhang
Born in 1985 Shandong China, and currently living in Beijing
When drawn an object or a group of objects, the parts out of the object will naturally become...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 3.94 in
The Forest - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Figurative Painting, Street Art
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
The source of the young artist Michal Cygan´s art is to be found in the Silesian landscape, both in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
The Walk - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Figurative Painting, Street Art
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
The source of the young artist Michal Cygan´s art is to be found in the Silesian landscape, both in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Untitled - Contemporary Art, Male, Nude, Figurative Art, Mood, Green, Violet
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Untitled, 2012
acrylic on canvas
59 1/16 H x 39 3/8 W in.
150 H x 100 W cm
The artwork "Untitled" was part of the solo show “Epic”. This exhibition, as the artist confessed, “is abo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Banana - Contemporary Art, Red, Yellow, Blue, Portrait, Figurative Art, Hero
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Banana, 2012
Acrylic on canvas (Signed on reverse)
41 3/10 H × 28 55/64 W in
105 H × 73.3 W cm
The artwork "Banana" was part of the solo show “Epic”. This exhibition, as the artist ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 41.34 in W 28.86 in D 0.99 in
Man Feeling Uncertain - Contemporary Art, Yellow, Red, Solitude, Figurative Art
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Man Feeling Uncertain, 2020
acrylic on canvas
27 9/16 H x 27 9/16 W in.
70 H x 70 W cm
The new series of paintings signed by Alexandru Rădvan was born during the total isolation of ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 4.73 in
Falling Leaves - Abstract Figurative Art by Marc Zimmerman - Contemporary
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Falling Leaves - Abstract Figurative Painting by Marc Zimmerman - Contemporary Art
This masterwork
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
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- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
- What is figuration in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often human figures.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
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Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- What is a lay figure in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
- When did figurative art start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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